China locked down whole cities for over a month and confined people to their homes at gunpoint. In Italy by contrast there is anecdotal evidence that the lockdown only has a compliance rate of 60%.
You know, I could and probably plan to stay (voluntarily) locked down for a month. I’ve not left my house (other than 1 walk a day with my dog) since Sat. It’s not that big a deal. I have food for 2 months. If Italy only complies 60%, no wonder it’s not working. I hope to be the 30-40% who doesn’t get the virus this year.